Tag: Indian Ocean

  • China’s barrack ships

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    R&R, Chinese style. China Militarizes Cruise Ship Design In 2012 the Chinese naval ships operating off Somalia were seen accompanied by what appeared to be a cruise ship. It was […]

  • Strategy in the BAM

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    Securing the world’s fourth busiest waterway. The Gate of Tears: Interests, Options and Strategy in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait By Jimmy Drennan Introduction Some were surprised by the news that four […]

  • Iran Navy heads out

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    Looking forward to reports of battles with pirates… Iranian Fleet Begins Naval Mission The Iranian Navy’s 50th flotilla departed the country’s southern coasts on Tuesday morning for a routine mission […]

  • Migrants die off Yemen

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    At least 30 people drown as boat capsizes amid reports of gunfire used against those on board ‘Gunfire used against passengers’ as migrant boat sinks off Yemen At least 30 […]

  • CMF seizes more drugs

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    Not a good month for drug smugglers. CTF 150 nets an enormous drugs haul in the Indian Ocean International assets from Combined Task Force (CTF) 150, part of the Combined […]

  • PLA promotions

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    Anti-piracy work leads to promotions. Top PLA Navy promotions suggest intent to build up combat capability A group of senior naval commanders of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), all of […]

  • PMSCs for Dutch flag?

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    Yes. This is still a thing, apparently. Dutch Govt Looking into Bill on Armed Guards on board Ships The Dutch House of Representatives is debating today a bill on the […]

  • Curbing fisheries theft

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    Better monitoring required. A lack of big data is hampering efforts to curb illegal fishing in Africa WRITTEN BY Abdi Latif Dahir The lack of a comprehensive database on fishing […]

  • Africa’s maritime security

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    Protecting fisheries and communities from maritime crime. Why regional efforts are key to Africa’s maritime security MENAFN – The Conversation) Maritime security has become a priority for most of Africa’s […]

  • Third CMF drugs haul

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    Bad news for smugglers. HMAS Warramunga success at sea with third gigantic drug seizure HMAS WARRAMUNGA, a Royal Australian Navy frigate, seized 111 kilograms of heroin, a street value of […]

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